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This week on The Running Story, Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break down one of the most chaotic weeks in running news this year.
A little-known Ethiopian runner stunned the world at the Barcelona Marathon, running 2:10:53 in her marathon debut — the fastest debut ever and the second-fastest women’s marathon in history. But with the current world record clouded by doping controversy, what does this performance really mean?
We also discuss Eliud Kipchoge’s 2026 race calendar, which includes marathons on three continents: Cape Town, Brazil, and Melbourne.
Plus:
NYC Half Marathon results
Helen Obiri’s dominant performance
Grant Fisher’s pro road debut
Randi Zuckerberg’s impressive 82-mile FKT
Nike’s new ultra runner residency program
If you enjoy running news, marathon analysis, and the biggest stories in endurance sports, tune in every week for The Running Story.
